Memoirs Books

Scattering Ashes is a resource for Christian families confronting the reality of their loved one's gay lifestyle. Joyce Smith Helyer takes the reader on a journey that changed her life when her brother began their midnight Christmas Eve conversation with...

In Painstaker, Galbraith takes stock of life, building an inventory of faith, regret, travel, parenthood, and hardship both physical and mental. These poems live in cities but remember the farm, with subjects ranging from fatherhood and machinery...

For many months after Hurricane Katrina, life in New Orleans meant negotiating streets strewn with debris and patrolled by the United States Army. Most of the city was without power. Emptied and ruined houses, businesses, schools, and churches stretched...

I am hoping that all my readers will understand that we all have many different struggles but you can overcome them and prosper as long as you don't give up and stay positive.

Phyllis Demarecaux’s story began during the Great Depression in rural Montana, where her parents struggled to raise five children in the years leading up to the Second World War. She lost touch with her mother’s Cherokee culture when the...

World War II officially ended some seventy years ago, but for some people, it lives on.Gerda Blokhuis Vandenhaak, who spent the war in the Netherlands, still recalls the hunger and fear she felt throughout the war-that sticks out more than hearing about...

This book is dedicated to people who have been called different and believe they are different from everyone else. You will be able to understand some of the ways the spirit of God can operate in our lives. God's presence is with his children all the...

Praise for Sheila Brown"We're fortunate to have a great community partner in Sheila Brown, who continues to turn ideas into action to create positive change in Buffalo."The Honorale MayorByron W. BrownCity of Buffalo, NY"Sheila Brown is a trailblazer in...

This book is a personal account of Dr. Glaise's family history, educational, political, and lifelong accomplishments from 1950 through 2016. Significant events highlighting her community, church, and organizational involvement and contributions to the...

Growing up in a two parent Christian family home feeling unloved and rejected by the one man she loved the most, her father. Never truly experiencing the unconditional love of a father altering not only her perspective but her relationships with men and...

Do you, or does someone you know, have cancer? Do you want to know how you can help make this rollercoaster ride a little easier?Jim did it well. Leaning on God, Jim strived to keep humour and normalcy in everyday life. He walked through the things he...

<P>In <I>My Adopted Life</I>, author Lauren Lynne tells her adoption story from her perspective. She shares lessons, questions, and letters written by her and her birth family. Through these letters, Lauren learned answers to the...

Pieces of our Lives is just that-Jim and Suzanne's memories of growing up in Western Nebraska, youthful shenanigans, college days, minor irritations, thoughts about space, and more. It is dedicated to the memory of their brother Bob, who was killed while...

Boston, 1978. Wayne and Joan are poor but happy in a fifth floor walk-up on the backside of Beacon Hill. Daycare teaching doesn't pay well, but all the immense riches of urban life are available as long as they pay rent. Wayne paints pictures, but fails...

Gerry was a city kid, growing up in Philadelphia. She moved with her family to rural southern New Jersey when she was thirteen, and discovered the joy of hunting with her dad. When she met Wes, they were both delighted to find someone who shared their...

Rags to riches would also have been an appropriate title for this book. Duke was born in a log cabin during the Great Depression but rose to the pinnacle of his profession. He saw poverty first hand as his family lost their farm and had to move to town...

They say Manhattan never sleeps? Now I know why, cause I sure can't. Visiting New York City is not the same as living there, especially if you do not have millions to insulate you from how people really live. Having recently been a victim of downsizing...

Have you ever been in a new place, and it seems like you've been there before? In grade school, I had this eerie feeling so many times that I took notice after a while. I stared at the scenery, waiting for an extraordinary experience to happen. I realize...

I started in fine dining the summer of '79. At the time Perrier was the rage. The in thing was to order, and be heard ordering, Perrier. This bottle sat on everyone's table - an excellent drink with dinner and wine. My book is a collection of memories...

Having never being able to actually love a man or myself, this is an eye opening adventure into a world that I neither understood nor was willing to be a part of. I spent my entire life running away from bad relationships finding out that the next...

In August of 1962, civilian medical doctor Jay Hoyland became an active-duty captain and medical officer in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Vietnam War. For the next twelve months, Hoyland provided medical support as a flight surgeon to the...

Liz MacMillan, 92, is a woman with a deep faith in God. She comes from pioneering stock, learned life's lessons living them and inspired many along the way. When girls stayed home, she left to attend business school. She helped make the road for women of...

""What The War Is Teaching"" is a book written by Charles Edward Jefferson in 1916. The book explores the lessons that can be learned from the ongoing World War I, which was raging at the time of its publication. The author examines the ways in which the...

Westmoreland County, Virginia, 1653-1912: Parts One and Two, A Short Chapter and Bright Day in Its History is a book written by Lawrence Washington in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive history of Westmoreland County, Virginia, from its...

Wayside And Fireside Rambles: Sketches, Reminiscences, And Confessions is a book written by Almon Gunnison and published in 1893. The book is a collection of short stories, essays, and personal anecdotes that offer a glimpse into the life and experiences...

Washed By Four Seas: An English Officer�������s Travels In The Near East (1908) is a travelogue written by Henry Charles Woods, an English officer who traveled extensively throughout the Near East. The book provides a detailed account of Woods' travels,...

Vic: The Autobiography of a Pomeranian Dog, A True Story (1880) is a book written by Alfred Cooper Fryer. It is a heartwarming and unique story that recounts the life of Vic, a Pomeranian dog, from his birth to his eventual death. The book is written...

Vacation Memoirs, 1906 is a book written by Flavel Benjamin Tiffany, originally published in 1906. The book is a collection of memoirs and personal experiences of the author during his vacation in 1906. The author provides a detailed account of his...

Ursula At Home is a novel written by Harriet P. Roelofson Griffith and first published in 1897. The story revolves around Ursula, a young woman who has been orphaned and left to live with her uncle and aunt. Ursula is a talented artist, but her uncle and...

Ups and Downs of Spanish Travel is a travelogue written by H. Belsches Graham Bellingham in 1883. The book provides a detailed account of Bellingham's journey through Spain, describing the various places he visited and the people he met along the way...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""A Letter to John Russell"" is a historical book written by Edward Arthur Litton in 1850. The book is a collection of letters addressed to John Russell, the British politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister during the mid-19th century...

Under The Limes is a novel written by Eleanor A. Towle and originally published in 1874. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families - the Rutherfords and the Maitlands. The Rutherfords are a wealthy family who live...

""Two In Captivity"" is a novel written by Vincent Brown and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young women who are taken captive by a group of bandits. The main characters, Mary and Edith, are...

Twenty Years in Retirement Volume 1 is a book written by John Blakiston and originally published in 1835. The book is a memoir of the author's life after he retired from his career as a naval officer. Blakiston recounts his experiences living in various...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Trop Heureux (1863) is a French novel written by Francis Wey. The title translates to ""Too Happy"" in English. The story follows the life of a young man named Paul, who is born into a wealthy family and lives a life of privilege and luxury. Despite his...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""Two Months In The Highlands, Orcadia, And Skye"" is a travelogue written by Charles Richard Weld in 1860. The book covers Weld's journey through the Scottish Highlands, the Orkney Islands, and the Isle of Skye over a period of two months. Weld provides...

Celebration Of The Two Hundredth Anniversary Of The Organization Of The Congregational Church And Parish In Essex Massachusetts (1884) is a historical book written by F. H. Palmer. The book commemorates the 200th anniversary of the establishment of the...

""Twelve Years Among The Colored People"" is a historical account written by Calbraith Bourn Perry in 1884. The book documents the author's experiences while serving as a clergyman at Mount Calvary Chapel of S. Mary the Virgin in Baltimore, Maryland...

Trueheart Margery is a novel written by Norma Bright Carson and first published in 1917. The story follows the life of Margery, a young woman from a poor family who dreams of a better life. Margery is determined to make something of herself and sets out...

Trevor Lordship is a book written by Mrs. Hubert Barclay and published in 1911. The book tells the story of Trevor Lordship, a young man who inherits a large fortune from his father. Trevor is a kind-hearted and generous person who wants to use his...

Trials Or Life�������s Lessons: A Series Of Romantic Tales is a book written by C. F. R. and published in 1855. The book is a collection of short stories that explore the complexities of love and relationships. Each story is unique and follows different...